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Member's Car Journals
11-11-2019, 06:06 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
You are right... they reached 430whp on a dyna...
You are right... they reached 430whp on a dyna pack which reads 20% lower than traditional dynos.
And I made a mistake, power goal is 500hp at the crank, not at the wheel.
That would make 420ish...
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Member's Car Journals
11-08-2019, 04:37 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
911 GT3RS are not that exotic in Europe :) But...
911 GT3RS are not that exotic in Europe :)
But the point remains valid. Going faster than 200k cars in something that everybody expects to be slow is priceless!
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Member's Car Journals
11-04-2019, 04:31 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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Update done to first page with all new parts...
Update done to first page with all new parts installed
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Member's Car Journals
10-29-2019, 04:16 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
First test on the track with the new setup. ...
First test on the track with the new setup.
Everything worked well, the CD009 transmission behaved admirably.
I was targeting 1:59 at the track "les ecuyers", but managed to put down a best lap...
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Member's Car Journals
10-06-2019, 01:59 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
I did not want any lag, and the harrop...
I did not want any lag, and the harrop supercharger can already reach my power goals (500whp).
Above this power, even a fa20 with forged internals can blow up anyway.
The ace a350 is designed for...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
10-04-2019, 06:35 PM
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A new transmission option
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vgarcin
If necessary, I have finished installing my own...
If necessary, I have finished installing my own set recently, and could answer any question related to it.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/boite_13.jpg...
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Member's Car Journals
10-04-2019, 06:33 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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So, updates are long overdue, hence some fresh...
So, updates are long overdue, hence some fresh news.
I have forgotten the race sequential - the decreased reliability and low lifetime coming with such gearbox was not working for me, hence I...
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Member's Car Journals
04-17-2019, 01:08 AM
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949 Racing project car - Blub
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You re not going to have reliability issue with...
You re not going to have reliability issue with the rear axles running so low?
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04-15-2019, 11:13 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Here is a photo from spa francorchamps...
Here is a photo from spa francorchamps https://i94.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/receiv10.jpg
The car behaves perfectly, is neutral and confidence inspiring on high-g turns (1.7g) as well as...
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04-15-2019, 11:08 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
I did not get the recaro spg. One off my friend...
I did not get the recaro spg. One off my friend has the combo (recaro NOT xl) and the nagisa rails and it works perfectly.
On my side I bought a corbeau revenge X but the halo did not fit in the...
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12-04-2018, 04:10 AM
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Yokohama Advan A052 review
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vgarcin
I have tested a lot of different compounds: ...
I have tested a lot of different compounds:
Federal 595 RSR
Toyo R888R
Yokohama AD08R
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
On the dry, i'm running michelin slicks S8C
I have not tested the A052 on...
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11-30-2018, 03:17 AM
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Yokohama Advan A052 review
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vgarcin
small bump on this old thread. I have...
small bump on this old thread.
I have purchased a set of A052 for my car, for track purpose only. So far, i've tested them only on the wet.
They're very good on the wet. Best tyre i've purchased...
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Member's Car Journals
10-12-2018, 10:12 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Nope, not easy. The car is illegal for road...
Nope, not easy. The car is illegal for road driving, but there is some tolerance. Unfortunately, I am now way past this tolerance, as the modifications are very noticeable :-/
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10-12-2018, 10:09 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Coil overs are a perfect fit on a smooth track...
Coil overs are a perfect fit on a smooth track (which is what we have in France anyway)
For a daily drive, it’s totally unmanageable - way too stiff, not done for «*normal*» roads. The car has a...
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10-11-2018, 01:37 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Thanks for the feedback :) I tracked it a lot...
Thanks for the feedback :)
I tracked it a lot already, though not yet in this final form.
I’ll try to get to magny cours in France before November....
Unfortunately my daily wheels just broke...
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10-10-2018, 04:16 PM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Big update: aero package is installed, custom...
Big update: aero package is installed, custom paint job is done, wing is in place
A photo to illustrate:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/c10ae310.jpg
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
07-07-2018, 12:57 AM
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Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison
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vgarcin
it's not really answering the question, is it? ...
it's not really answering the question, is it?
I ended up hesitating between a race tech and a corbeau revenge X, and took the corbeau, mostly because I'm tall and that this seat can have custom...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
07-04-2018, 10:50 AM
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Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison
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vgarcin
Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison
I'm looking at FIA-approved fixed back fabric seats for my 86, and I would like to hear some educated comparisons and contrasts between the brands out there as far as cushioning comfort and design,...
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Member's Car Journals
06-05-2018, 07:14 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Final touch on the car are being installed, with...
Final touch on the car are being installed, with a full aero kit from InGs, and full interior.
Can't wait to have the car back on the track :)
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Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)
06-04-2018, 05:37 AM
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Nagisa Auto "D-LOCK" Super Low Seat Rail (Driver's side)
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vgarcin
I see that the dimension between the 2 supports...
I see that the dimension between the 2 supports for your seat is 450mm
By how much was it "too wide" ?
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Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)
06-03-2018, 12:57 AM
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Nagisa Auto "D-LOCK" Super Low Seat Rail (Driver's side)
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vgarcin
I’m interested What seat do you have that...
I’m interested
What seat do you have that does not work with those rails?
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Forced Induction
09-15-2017, 11:26 AM
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1,370
Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread
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382,219
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vgarcin
For info, I ran the harrop with a full decat...
For info, I ran the harrop with a full decat exhaust (ace anaconda large size, fujitsubo, hks catback); and with a 80 mm pulley I was churning out 270whp on AKI93 - however i think that 20whp could...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
08-14-2017, 04:25 AM
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I have Valenti headlights installed [Photos added]
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vgarcin
Quick question. Is it still RHD only? No LHD...
Quick question. Is it still RHD only? No LHD available? What would be the difference between LHD and RHD anyway?
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Forced Induction
06-27-2017, 11:58 AM
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Top supercharger kits for FRS?
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vgarcin
Nicolas (Haddes) has a HKS v2. But as well full...
Nicolas (Haddes) has a HKS v2.
But as well full forged internals and a 2.1l stroker kit.
Not really your standard solution here.
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Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)
05-19-2017, 10:37 AM
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Devsport front splitter with rods frs/brz
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vgarcin
So it is 130USD including rods +tax when new, and...
So it is 130USD including rods +tax when new, and they can ship
You sell it for 160USD and do not propose to ship.
I am utterly confused.
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Member's Car Journals
05-16-2017, 09:57 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
You're damn right, i can't wait! I'm not on full...
You're damn right, i can't wait! I'm not on full slicks yet, but the current setup should prove to be really fast already.
I am not sure. May be a US shop has agreements with TMG?
In Europe,...
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Member's Car Journals
05-16-2017, 07:22 AM
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GSpeed's 2015 BRZ- SCCA Super Touring Build
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vgarcin
anything new?
anything new?
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Member's Car Journals
05-16-2017, 04:19 AM
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Harrop|Michelin Slicks|Bilstein|Os Giken|SPL|Voltex|InGs - The 350whp griffon
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vgarcin
Car is now reaching completion - only the aero is...
Car is now reaching completion - only the aero is pending (4 months waiting time from Voltex)
https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/95/58/38/voitur10.jpg
A track session is planned on 28th May to test...
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Forced Induction
05-09-2017, 04:03 PM
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Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread
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vgarcin
It is the larger version of the anaconda. I'm a...
It is the larger version of the anaconda.
I'm a bit worried for the gearbox and the rods being honest, so i might delay the installation of a smaller pulley to next year (with a sequential gearbox...
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Forced Induction
05-09-2017, 03:44 AM
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Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread
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vgarcin
On my side, I've just finished the installation...
On my side, I've just finished the installation of my harrop kit.
80mm pulley, RON98 fuel (equivalent to AKI93/94), full decat exhaust (ACE anaconda header) and tune by delicious....
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